The Public (alternative newspaper)

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The Public is an alternative newsweekly which publishes 35,000 copies each Wednesday [1] in Buffalo, New York, United States. [2] It focuses on Buffalo-area art, music, culture, and politics. [3] The Public was founded in 2014 when several of the writers and editors of fellow weekly paper, Artvoice left following concerns about that paper's finances and internal conflicts. [4] The former Artvoice contributors were joined by several new contributors. [5] The Public features locally created art on its covers and in weekly centerfolds. The paper is distributed for free throughout the Buffalo-Niagara region. In addition to the print version, all of The Public's content is available at their website, www.dailypublic.com. The website also includes web-exclusive content such as blogs and podcasts. [6]

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The Public has journalistic partnerships with Investigative Post, City & State, and Loop Magazine.

Content

In April 2015, Every Time I Die front man Keith Buckley began writing a bi-weekly advice column titled Assisted Living. [7]

Author and documentary film maker Bruce Jackson is also a frequent contributor of political editorials to the paper. [8]

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References

  1. Lenihan, Emily; Producer, News 4 Digital (2014-11-13). "New weekly paper launches in WNY". wivb.com. Retrieved 2016-08-22.
  2. Moran, Jonny (October 29, 2014). "Artvoice staff resigns en masse, prepares to launch new publiclation". The Record. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  3. Jamele, Chris. "Former Artvoice editor Geoff Kelly launches new venture'The Public'". WBFO 88.7. National Public Radio. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  4. Sommer, Mark (October 24, 2014). "Weekly paper launched by former members of Artvoice staff". The Buffalo News. No. October 24, 2014. Berkshire Hathaway. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  5. "Weekly paper launched by former members of Artvoice staff - Business". The Buffalo News. 2014-10-24. Retrieved 2015-10-17.
  6. Meyer, Daniel. "Alternative Weekly newspapers rethink their strategies". Buffalo Spree. No. February 2015. Retrieved 18 October 2015.
  7. "Assisted Living: 25 AND LOST". The Public. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  8. "Bruce Jackson". The Public. Retrieved 2016-02-16.